demand noun ⇨demand (demand for a product)⇨pressure1 (the demands of work)⇨request (a demand for higher pay)⇨in demand⇨popularadj.demand verb ⇨demand (demand an answer)⇨need (This demands commitment.)⇨ask1 (‘Where were you?’ he demanded.)
demand
noun
demand ♦︎ market ♦︎ a run on sth ♦︎ (no) call for sthThese are all words for the number of people who want to buy goods or services.这些词均表示顾客对货物或服务的需求。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆demand / a market / (no) call for sth◆(a) big / buoyant / huge / growing / steady / changing / current / potential / total / falling demand / market◆(the) consumer / domestic / local / export / foreign / worldwide demand / market◆to create demand / a market◆to stimulate / boost / increase demand / the market■demand [uncountable, singular] (especially business尤用于商业) the number of people who want to buy goods or services（顾客对货物或服务的）需求◆We are struggling to meet the demand for the product.我们正努力满足对该产品的需求。◆Demand is exceeding supply.供不应求。◆There's an increased demand for organic produce these days.现在人们对有机农产品有更大的需求。■market [singular] (business商业) the number of people who want to buy goods or services（顾客对货物或服务的）需求；市场◆The second-hand car market is declining.二手汽车市场正在萎缩。◆There's not much of a market for black and white televisions nowadays.黑白电视机现在没多少市场了。 see also market ⇨ market1NOTE辨析 Demand or market?These words have the same basic meaning, but demand is a more general term, and market is a more specialist business term.这两个词基本含义相同，但demand含义更广，market是较专业的商业用语。They have different grammar and collocation patterns: people talk about the housing/labour market and different product markets, but demand for housing/labour/a product. You can create demand/a market, but you meet/satisfy/increase demand and supply/expand the market. You influence/forecast demand but find/identify a market. People talk about a fall/a decline/an increase/growth in demand but a slump/recovery in the market.两者各有不同的语法和搭配模式，可以说the housing/labour market和product markets，但说demand for housing/labour/a product；可以说create demand/a market，但说meet/satisfy/increase demand和supply/expand the market；可以说influence/forecast demand，但说find/identify a market；可以说a fall/a decline/an increase/growth in demand，但说a slump/recovery in the market。When a business has trouble producing enough goods because so many people want them, people talk about demand rather than the market.当企业无法提供足够产品满足顾客的需求时，所用术语为demand而非market◆We're struggling to meet the market.◆The market exceeds supply.■a run on sth
phrase
(business商业) a sudden demand for sth by a lot of people抢购；争购；需求突增◆There's been a run on the dollar.人们纷纷抢兑美元。◆When the new currency measures were announced there was a run on the bank(= a lot of people suddenly took their money out of the bank).新货币措施公布后，人们争相到银行提取现金。ⓘ Run is often found in financial contexts, but a shop or business might experience a run on anything, for example sun cream, petrol or red roses, especially when sth happens, such as a change in the weather, to create a sudden demand. * run常用于金融语境，但也指对任何商品的抢购，如防晒霜、汽油或红玫瑰，尤其是当某事发生，如天气变化，从而造成某种需求突增。■(no) call for sth
phrase
[singular] (ratherinformal) the desire or need of customers for goods or services（对货物或服务的）需要，需求◆There isn't a lot of call for small specialist shops nowadays.如今对小型专卖店已没有多大需求了。
pressure1
noun
the pressures of work工作压力the pressure to conform守规矩的要求pressure ♦︎ stress ♦︎ tension ♦︎ strain ♦︎ demands ♦︎ heatThese are all words for the feelings of anxiety caused by the problems in sb's life.这些词均表示生活的压力、紧张。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to be under pressure / stress / strain◆pressure / stress / demands / heat on sb◆considerable pressure / stress / tension / strain / demands◆social / economic / financial pressure / stress / demands◆to cause stress / tension / strain◆to cope with the pressure / stress / tension / strain / demands◆to deal with / handle the pressure / stress / tension / demands◆to relieve / release the pressure / stress / tension / strain◆to feel the pressure / tension / strain / heat◆to take the pressure / strain / heat◆to suffer from stress / tension■pressure [uncountable] ( pressures [plural]) difficulties and feelings of anxiety that are caused by the need to achieve sth or to behave in a particular way心理压力；紧张◆She was unable to attend because of the pressure of work.由于工作紧张，她不能出席。◆How can anyone enjoy the pressures of city life?怎么会有人喜欢都市生活的压力呢？ see also under pressure ⇨ tense■stress [uncountable, countable, usually plural] pressure or anxiety caused by the problems in sb's life精神压力；心理负担；紧张◆emotional / mental stress情绪／精神压力◆stress-related illnesses与精神压力有关的疾病◆Stress is often a factor in the development of long-term sickness.压力常常是患上慢性病的一个原因。◆She failed to withstand the stresses and strains of public life.她忍受不了公众人物生活的紧张和压力。 see also stressful ⇨ stressful, stressed ⇨ tenseNOTE辨析 Pressure or stress?It is common to say that sb is suffering from stress; pressure may be the thing that causes stress.经常说suffer from stress，pressure也许是引发stress的原因。■tension [uncountable, countable, usually plural] a feeling of anxiety and stress that makes it impossible to relax（情绪上的）紧张，烦躁◆She was suffering from nervous tension.她当时神经紧张。◆Walking and swimming are excellent for releasing tensions.散步和游泳能很好地放松紧张情绪。 see also tense ⇨ stressful, tense ⇨ tense■strain [uncountable, countable] pressure on sb/sth because they have too much to do or manage; the problems, worry or anxiety that this produces压力；重负；重压之下出现的问题（或担忧、焦虑）◆Their marriage is under great strain at the moment.眼下他们的婚姻关系非常紧张。◆These repayments are putting a strain on our finances.偿还这些债务对我们的财务状况造成压力。◆Relax, and let us take the strain(= do things for you).别担心，我们来帮你分担一下压力。 see also strained ⇨ stressful, strained ⇨ tense■demands [plural] things that sb/sth makes you do, especially things that are difficult or make you tired or worried（尤指困难或使人劳累、令人烦恼的）要求◆the demands of children / work照顾孩子／工作中的累人的事◆Flying makes enormous demands on pilots.飞行驾驶对飞行员要求很高。■heat [uncountable] (ratherinformal, especially journalism尤用于新闻) pressure on sb to do or achieve sth压力；逼迫◆The heat is on now that the election is only a week away.离选举只有一个星期了，大家开始感觉到有压力了。◆Can she take the heat of this level of competition?她承受得了这种水平的比赛的压力吗？
request
noun
request ♦︎ order ♦︎ application ♦︎ claim ♦︎ demand ♦︎ call ♦︎ petition ♦︎ plea ♦︎ appeal ♦︎ reservationThese are all words for the action of asking for sth formally and/or politely.这些词均表示正式的要求、请求。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a request / an order / an application / a claim / a demand / a call / a petition / a plea / an appeal for sth◆on request / order / application / demand◆a request / demand that...◆repeated requests / demands / calls / pleas / appeals◆a formal request / application / claim / demand / petition / appeal◆a personal request / application / plea / appeal◆an urgent request / order / demand / plea / appeal◆a / an successful / unsuccessful application / claim / demand / petition / appeal◆to make a request / an application / a claim / a demand / a plea / an appeal / a reservation◆to put in a request / an order / an application / a claim / a demand◆to file / lodge an application / a claim / a petition◆to withdraw a request / an application / a claim / a demand / a petition◆to receive a request / an order / an application / a demand / a petition / a plea / an appeal◆to meet a request / an order / a claim / a demand◆to grant a request / an application / a claim / a petition◆to refuse / reject a request / an application / a claim / a demand / a petition■request [countable] (ratherformal) the action of asking for sth formally and politely（正式或礼貌的）要求，请求◆They made a request for further aid.他们请求进一步的援助。◆He was there at his manager's request(= because his manager had asked him to go).他按照经理要求到了那里。◆Catalogues are available on request.有目录备索。 see also request ⇨ askverb2, request ⇨ wishnoun■order [countable] a request to make or supply goods; a request for food or drinks in a restaurant or bar; the food or drinks that you ask for订货；订购；订单；（在餐厅或酒吧）点单；所点餐品◆I would like to place an order for ten copies of this book.这本书我想订购十册。◆The machine parts are still on order(= they have been ordered but have not yet been received).机器零件尚在订购之中。◆These items can be made to order(= produced especially for a particular customer).这几样东西可以订做。◆May I take your order?您现在点餐吗？◆a side order of fries(= that you eat with your main dish)配菜炸薯条 see also order ⇨ orderverb2■application [countable] a formal, often written, request for sth, such as a job, permission to do sth or a place at a college or university（关于求职、准允或上大学等的）正式申请，请求，申请书◆We put in our planning application about six weeks ago.我们约六周前已递交规划申请。◆We received over 100 applications for the job.我们收到100多份求职申请。◆Where can I get an application form(= a piece of paper on which to apply for sth)?我在哪儿可以拿到申请表？ see also apply ⇨ askverb2■claim [countable] a request for a sum of money that you believe you have a right to, especially from a company or the government（尤指向公司或政府的）索款，索赔◆You can make a claim on your insurance policy.你可按保险单索赔。◆Nurses have put in a three per cent pay claim.护士已提出加薪3%的要求。 see also claim ⇨ askverb2■demand [countable] a very firm request for sth; sth that sb needs（坚决的）要求；所需之物◆Their demand for higher pay was ignored.他们加薪的要求未被理睬。◆Our firm is constantly striving to satisfy customers' demands(= to give them what they are asking for).我们公司一直在努力满足顾客的需求。 see also demand ⇨ demandverb■call [countable] (especially journalism尤用于新闻) a demand or request for sb to do sth or go somewhere要求，请求，呼吁（某人做某事或前往某处）◆There have been calls for the minister to resign.已出现要求那位部长辞职的呼声。◆This is the last call for passengers travelling on British Airways flight 199 to Rome.乘坐英国航空公司199次班机飞往罗马的乘客，这是最后一次通知登机。 see also call for sth ⇨ askverb2■petition / /pəˈtɪʃn/ / [countable] a written document signed by a large number of people that asks sb in a position of authority to do or change sth请愿书◆Would you like to sign our petition against experiments on animals?您愿意在我们反对用动物做实验的请愿书上签名吗？ see also petition ⇨ askverb2■plea / /pliː/ / [countable] (formal) an urgent emotional request恳求；吁求◆She made an impassioned plea for help.她恳切地求助。 see also plead ⇨ beg■appeal [countable] (ratherformal, especiallywritten) an urgent and deeply felt request for money, help or information, especially one made by a charity or by the police（尤指慈善机构或警方的）呼吁，吁请，恳求◆They've just launched a TV appeal for donations to the charity.他们刚刚通过电视呼吁为该慈善机构捐款。◆The police made an appeal to the public to remain calm.警方吁请公众保持镇静。 see also appeal ⇨ askverb2■reservation [countable] (ratherformal) an arrangement for a seat on a plane or train, a room in a hotel, etc. to be kept for you（对机票、火车票、酒店房间等的）预订，预约◆I'll call the restaurant and make a reservation.我会打电话到餐厅订位。◆We have a reservation in the name of Grant.我们是以格兰特的名字预订的。 see also reserve ⇨ orderverb2
popular
adjective
popular ♦︎ attractive ♦︎ desirable ♦︎ hot ♦︎ appealing ♦︎ in demand ♦︎ enviableThese words all describe people or things that are liked or wanted by a large number of people.这些词均表示受喜爱的、受欢迎的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆attractive / appealing to sb◆an attractive / appealing idea / prospect◆very popular / attractive / desirable / appealing / enviable◆highly popular / attractive / desirable◆immediately / enormously popular / attractive / appealing■popular(of people, things or activities) liked or enjoyed by a large number of people（人、事物或活动）受喜爱的，受欢迎的，当红的◆He was a hugely popular singer.他是位红极一时的歌手。◆This is one of our most popular designs.这是我们最受青睐的设计之一。◆These policies are unlikely to prove popular with middle-class voters.这些政策不太可能博得中产阶级选民的欢心。◆These designs are popular among young people.这些设计很受年轻人的喜爱。OPPunpopular ⇨ unwanted▸popularity / /ˌpɒpjuˈlærəti; NAmEˌpɑːpjuˈlærəti/
noun
[uncountable] ◆Their music still enjoys widespread popularity among teenagers.他们的音乐仍然受到青少年的普遍追捧。■attractive (ratherformal) having features or qualities that make sth seem interesting and worth having有吸引力的；诱人的◆They are able to offer attractive career opportunities to graduates.他们能够给毕业生提供诱人的就业机会。ⓘ Attractive is often used to talk about an idea or possibility that you are considering. * attractive常用于描述考虑之中的想法或可能性◆an attractive idea / theory / proposition / option / prospect / package / offer诱人的主意／理论／建议／选择／前景／一揽子计划／报价OPPunattractive ⇨ unattractive see also attraction ⇨ interestnoun1■desirable /dɪˈzaɪərəbl/ / (formal) that you would like to have or do; worth having or doing向往的；可取的；值得拥有的◆It is desirable that interest rates be reduced.利率下调是可取的。◆It is no longer desirable for adult children to live with their parents.孩子长大成人后便不再愿与父母住在一起了。◆She chatted for a few minutes about the qualities she considered desirable in a secretary.她聊了一会儿她认为一个秘书应有的品质。ⓘ Desirable is often used in selling, especially property. * desirable常在出售某物，尤其是房产时使用◆a desirable home / feature / residence / property / area令人向往的家／特点／住所／房产／地段OPPundesirable ⇨ unwanted▸desirability / /dɪˌzaɪərəˈbɪləti/ /
noun
[uncountable] ◆No one questions the desirability of cheaper fares.没有人质疑票价下调是好事。■hot (informal) new, exciting and very popular风行的；风靡一时的；走红的◆They are one of this year's hot new bands on the rock scene.他们是今年摇滚乐坛新走红的乐队之一。◆The couple are Hollywood's hottest property.这对搭档是好莱坞最火的人物。ⓘ Things which are typically described as hot are talent, a fashion or trend, a band, a new product and a name(= a famous person). People and things can also be described as the hottest thing in America/Japan, etc.Hot is often used in this meaning in advertising and journalism.最常用hot修饰的词有talent、fashion、trend、band、new product和name（即名人）。人或事物也可以被描述成the hottest thing in America/Japan, etc.（美国／日本等最走红的⋯）。表达此义时，hot常出现在广告或新闻中。■appealingattractive or interesting; that you would like to have or do有吸引力的；令人感兴趣的；令人向往的◆Spending the holidays in Britain wasn't a prospect that I found particularly appealing.在英国度假对我不是特别有吸引力。◆Brightly coloured packaging made the pens especially appealing to children.鲜艳的包装使这些笔特别能吸引儿童。OPPunappealing ⇨ unattractive see also appeal ⇨ interestnoun1■in demand
idiom
wanted by a lot of people需求大的◆Good secretaries are always in demand.优秀的秘书总是很抢手。ⓘ In demand is mostly used to talk about a product that a lot of people want to buy, or a person who has skills that a lot of people or employers want to use. People and things are typically always, constantly, greatly, increasingly and muchin demand. * in demand最常用于描述人们争先购买的产品或抢手的技能娴熟的人才。in demand常用always、constantly、greatly、increasingly和much等副词加以描述。■enviable / /ˈenviəbl/ / (ratherformal) (of sth that sb has) that other people would like to have too（别人有的东西）令人羡慕的，引人忌妒的◆He is in the enviable position of having two job offers to choose from.他有两份工作可选，真让人羡慕。ⓘ Enviable is typically used to describe sb's position, reputation or record(= sb's past achievements). * enviable最常用来描述某人的position、reputation或record（即过往业绩）。OPPunenviableⓘ An unenviable task or thing is sth unpleasant or difficult that you would not want to do or have. * unenviable形容任务或事物令人不悦、难度大，因而人们不愿做或不想要◆She was given the unenviable task of informing the losers.让她去通知那些落选者真不是个好差事。
demand
verb
➡ See also the entry for ⇨ ask2另见ask条第2义demand ♦︎ require ♦︎ expect ♦︎ insist ♦︎ press (sb) for sth ♦︎ ask ♦︎ stipulate ♦︎ clamour ♦︎ hold out for sth ♦︎ exactThese words all mean to say that sb should do or have sth.这些词均表示强烈要求做某事或得到某物。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to demand / require / expect / ask / exact sth from sb◆to demand / require / expect / ask sth of sb◆to ask / press / clamour / hold out for sth◆to demand / require / expect / insist / ask / stipulate that...◆to require / expect / ask sb to do sth◆to demand / require / expect / insist on high standards◆to demand / require / expect / ask a lot / too much / a great deal◆to be too much to expect / ask■demand [transitive] to ask for sth very firmly; to say very firmly that sb should have or do sth强烈要求（得到某物）；坚决要求（某人做某事）◆She demanded an immediate explanation.她强烈要求立即作出解释。◆The group demands a high level of loyalty from its members.该组织要求其成员高度忠诚。◆The UN has demanded that all troops be withdrawn.联合国已要求撤出所有部队。◆They demanded to see the ambassador.他们坚决要求与大使会面。 see also demand ⇨ requestnoun■require [transitive, often passive] (not usually used in the progressive tenses通常不用于进行时) (ratherformal) to make sb do or have sth, especially because it is necessary according to a law or set of rules or standards（尤指法律、规章或标准）规定做（某事），要求取得（某物）◆The wearing of seat belts is required by law.法律规定必须系安全带。◆Several students failed to reach the required standard.有几名学生没有达到规定的标准。◆'Hamlet' is required reading(= must be read) for the class.《哈姆雷特》是这门课的必读作品。 see also requirement ⇨ condition■expect [transitive] to demand that sb should do, have or be sth, especially because it is their duty or responsibility要求，指望（尤因义务或责任）◆Are you clear about what is expected of you?你清楚大家对你的期望吗？◆Don't expect too much from him.不要对他期望过高。◆They expected all their children to be high achievers.他们期望自己所有的孩子都大有作为。◆I expect to be paid promptly for the work.我要求即时付工钱。▸expectation
noun
[countable, usually plural] ◆Some parents have unrealistic expectations of their children.有些父母对孩子有不切实际的期望。◆Unfortunately the new software has failed to meet expectations.遗憾的是这种新软件没有达到期望。■insist / /ɪnˈsɪst/ / [intransitive, transitive] to demand that sth happens or that sb agrees to do sth坚决要求；坚持◆I didn't want to go but he insisted.我并不想去，可他硬要我去。◆We insist on the highest standards at all times.我们始终坚持最高标准。◆ (spoken) Stay and have lunch. I insist!留下来吃午饭吧，就这么定了！◆'Please come with us.' 'All right, if you insist.'“请跟我们一起来吧。”“好吧，既然你执意要我去，我就去。”◆The company insisted that the money be paid immediately.公司坚持要求马上付款。ⓘ The phrasal verb insist on/upon sth also means 'to demand sth and refuse to be persuaded to accept anything else'.短语动词insist on/upon sth也表示“坚持要求⋯”◆We insisted on a refund of the full amount.我们坚持要求全额退款。▸insistence
noun
[uncountable] ◆their insistence on strict standards of behaviour他们对行为坚持要求严格标准◆At her insistence, the matter was dropped.在她的坚持下，这件事被搁置了。■ˈpress for sth■ˈpress sb for sth
phrasal verb
to keep asking for sth in a determined way不断催促；强烈要求◆They are pressing for a change in the law.他们正促请修改法律。◆The bank is pressing us for repayment of the loan.银行在催我们还贷。 see also press ⇨ press2■ask [transitive] to expect or demand sth期望；要求◆I know I'm asking a great deal.我知道我的要求很高。◆You're asking too much of him.你对他要求得过分了。◆It's asking a lot to expect them to win again.期望他们再次获胜未免要求太高了。NOTE辨析 Demand, expect or ask?Ask is not as strong as demand or expect, both of which can be more like a command. * ask不如demand和expect语气强烈，后两个词更像命令。■stipulate [transitive] (formal) to state firmly and clearly that sth must be done, or how it must be done明确要求；规定◆A delivery date is stipulated in the contract.合同中规定了交货日期。◆The job advertisement stipulates that the applicant must have teaching experience.招聘广告明确要求申请人必须有教学经验。■clamour (BrE) (NAmEclamor) / /ˈklæmə(r)/ / [intransitive] (ratherformal, written) to demand sth loudly大声要求；吵闹着要求◆People began to clamour for his resignation.人们开始大声疾呼要求他辞职。◆Everyone was clamouring to know how much they would get.每个人都吵闹着想知道自己能得到多少。■ˌhold ˈout for sth
phrasal verb
(held, held) [no passive] to refuse to accept less than what you are asking for, especially when this causes a delay in reaching an agreement坚持得到⋯而不肯让步（尤指会拖延协议的达成）◆They are holding out for a 10% raise.他们非要加薪10%不可。■exact [transitive] (formal) to demand and get sth from sb要求；索取◆She was determined to exact a promise from him.她决意要他作出承诺。
need
verb
need ♦︎ require ♦︎ rely on/upon sb/sth ♦︎ want ♦︎ call for sth ♦︎ demandThese words all mean to want to have sb/sth that is essential or very important.这些词均表示需要、必需。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to really need / require / want / call for / demand sth◆to just need / require / want sth◆to still need / require / rely on / call for sth◆to urgently need / require / want sb / sth◆to clearly / obviously need / require / call for / demand sth■need [transitive] (not usually used in the progressive tenses通常不用于进行时) to want to have sb/sth because they are/it is essential or very important, not just because you would like to have them/it需要；必需◆Do you need any help?你需要帮忙吗？◆Don't go－I might need you.别走，我可能需要你帮忙。◆They badly needed a change.他们迫切需要一场变革。◆Food aid is urgently needed.迫切需要食物援助。◆This shirt needs washing.这件衬衫该洗了。◆I need to get some sleep.我需要睡会儿觉。 see also need ⇨ desirenoun■require [transitive] (not usually used in the progressive tenses通常不用于进行时) (formal) to need sth; to depend on sb/sth需要；依靠；依赖◆This condition requires urgent treatment.这种情况得紧急处理。◆These lentils do not require soaking before cooking.这些小扁豆在烹调前无须浸泡。◆The situation required that he be present.这种情形需要他在场。■reˈly on/upon sb/sth
phrasal verb
to need or depend on sb/sth, especially in order to be able to continue doing sth（尤指为继续做某事）依赖，依靠◆As babies, we rely entirely on others for food.在婴儿时期，我们完全依赖别人喂食。◆These days we rely heavily on computers to organize our work.现在，我们在很大程度上依赖电脑来安排我们的工作。◆The industry relies on the price of raw materials remaining low.这一产业靠的是原料便宜，不涨价。ⓘ Rely upon sb/sth is more formal than rely on sb/sth. * rely upon sb/sth较rely on sb/sth正式。 see also rely on/upon sb/sth ⇨ trust■want [transitive] (not usually used in the progressive tenses通常不用于进行时) (ratherinformal, especiallyspoken) to need sth需要◆What this house wants is a good clean.这房子需要好好打扫一下。◆The plants want watering daily.这些花草需要天天浇水。ⓘ If a person is wanted somewhere, they are needed to be present in the place or for the purpose mentioned. * sb is wanted指需要某人在场◆She's wanted immediately in the director's office.她得马上到主任办公室去。◆Excuse me, you're wanted on the phone.对不起，有你的电话。■ˈcall for sth
phrasal verb
(not used in the progressive tenses不用于进行时) (of a situation) to need sth or cause sb to need sth（形势）需要◆The situation calls for prompt action.目前的形势需要立即采取行动。◆'I've been promoted.' 'This calls for a celebration!'“我升职了。”“那得庆祝一下！”ⓘ Call for sth is mainly used to talk about what is needed as a result of a particular situation, especially in the phrase This calls for a celebration/a drink/patience/new ways of thinking. * call for sth主要指在特定的形势下需要做某事，尤用于短语This calls for a celebration/a drink/patience/new ways of thinking（那得庆祝一下／喝一杯；那需要耐心／新的思维方式）。■demand [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses不用于进行时) (ratherformal) to need sth in order to be done successfully（为顺利完成）需要◆This sport demands both speed and strength.这项运动既需要速度也需要体力。ⓘ Demand is typically used to talk about situations which need qualities in people which relate to strength, hard work or high moral standards. * demand通常指需要人的体力、勤奋或道德水准达到一定要求◆This demands commitment / skill / courage / mental effort / maturity / respect / honesty.这需要献身精神／技巧／勇气／努力思考／成熟／尊重／诚实。
ask1
verb
ask a question提问ask for sth请求给予⋯ask ♦︎ enquire ♦︎ demand ♦︎ pose ♦︎ consultThese words all mean to say or write sth in the form of a question, in order to get information.这些词均表示问、询问。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to ask / enquire about / after sb / sth◆to ask / enquire / demand sth of sb◆to ask / enquire / demand what / who / how..., etc.◆to ask / enquire politely◆to ask / enquire / demand angrily◆to ask / demand fiercely / aggressively■ask [transitive, intransitive] to say or write sth in the form of a question, in order to get information问；询问◆'Where are you going?' she asked.“你要去哪儿？”她问道。◆The interviewer asked me about my future plans.面试官问了我未来的计划。◆Did you ask the price?你问了价钱没有？◆She asked the students their names.她问了学生的姓名。◆I often get asked that!我常常被问到那件事！◆She asked where I lived.她问我住在哪儿。◆I was asked if / whether I could drive.有人问我会不会开车。◆Can I ask a question?我能提个问题吗？◆How old are you, if you don't mind me / my asking?冒昧请问，你多大了？◆He asked about her family.他询问了她的家庭情况。ⓘ You cannot say 'ask to sb'. * ask不能后接to sb◆I asked to my friend what had happened.■enquire ( inquire, especially in NAmE) [intransitive, transitive] (ratherformal) to ask sb for information询问；打听◆I called the station to enquire about train times.我打电话到火车站询问火车时刻。◆She enquired after my father.她问起我父亲的情况。◆She enquired as to your whereabouts.她打听你的下落。◆Might I enquire why you never mentioned this before?请问你为什么之前从未提及这件事呢？◆He enquired her name.他打听她的姓名。 see also enquiry ⇨ questionnoun■demand [transitive] to ask a question very firmly（态度坚定地）询问；质问◆'And where have you been?' he demanded angrily.“你去哪儿了？”他生气地问道。◆'What's your name?' she demanded of the girl.“你叫什么名字？”她向那女孩问道。■pose [transitive] (always used with question总是与question连用) (formal) to ask a question, especially one that needs serious thought提出（须深思的问题）；质询◆The new play poses some challenging questions.这个新剧目提出了一些富挑战性的问题。■consult [transitive] to go to sb for information or advice咨询；请教◆If the pain continues, consult your doctor.如果疼痛持续不消退，要请医生诊治。 see also consult ⇨ refer to sth, consultation ⇨ interview1